There are 4 ways to get from Elphin to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Elphin to Roscommon Stationbus 570
- Take the train from Roscommon to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 20m€8–14Drive 59.6 km
- Drive from Elphin to Athlonecar 59.6 km
48 min€11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elphin to Athlonetaxi 59.6 km
48 min€85–110Line 451 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Elphin to Longford Stnbus 451
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
2h 35m€26–36
Elphin to Athlone by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elphin to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €7 - €14 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Elphin to Athlone is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Elphin to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Elphin and arriving at Athlone Stn via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Elphin and Athlone is 73 km. The road distance is 59.6 km.
The best way to get from Elphin to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 20m and costs €7 - €14.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Elphin to Athlone, including transfers.
Elphin to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Elphin station.
Elphin to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elphin to Athlone is 60 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Elphin to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Elphin, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Elphin to Athlone Stn via Longford Stn in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–6
Bus from Elphin to Roscommon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €4–6
- Cash
- €6–8
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Elphin to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
AC Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 730 7852
Leitrim Taxis and Transport Service
- Phone
- +353 83 856 9506
- Website
- leitrimtaxis.ie
Matt's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 263 6791
McKenna's Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 261 0001
Anthony Brophy Hackney
- Phone
- +353 87 226 1355
Keenan Cabs Castlerea
- Phone
- +353 86 841 5523
- Website
- keenan-cabs.business.site
Cab Direct
- Phone
- +353 87 991 4873
- Website
- roscommontaxis.com
Noel Mahons Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 87 264 6931
Tom Kilduff Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 254 4662
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